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Reviews of Hotel Stratford This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

242 Powell Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America

#130 of 221 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 470 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    8.0
    Great location near transit and tourist attractions!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is clear that the building is older, despite the cleanliness and modernization, the radiator in my room ran hot during the daytime and was initially uncomfortable when I checked in.

    I appreciated the close proximity to both Union Square and Market Street. My room was small, but clean. The bed was very comfortable and the showers were clean and had great water pressure.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Nice experience
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Located near BART Powell Station which is very convenient. The rooms are very clean. Bed confortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    nice, modern, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    the room was quite small and not many shelves to put your stuff but fine for a week

    very nice modern rooms, quiet, comfy beds, free coffee and water

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Loved my stay here!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    I had some issues with the main light in the room (two times it turned randomly on during the night), the safe stopped working one day (would not lock again), and my door key stopped working two times. But the staff was very helpful every time there was an issue, and the issues were fixed quite quickly. However, I would like to know what caused these issues.

    I loved my stay here! The staff was really friendly, and they always tried to help. I was here for work purposes and traveled alone. They always made time for a short chat after I returned from work and made me feel more at home. I'm from Europe and they were always willing to help out with any questions I had. I have recommended this place to my colleagues, and I will stay here again if there is a next time! The place was also nice and clean. Asking for extra soap and towels was never an issue. There was also an ironing board I could borrow. It is within walking distance of several places for dinner and public transport.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    8.0
    Great option if you are staying just for a couple of days. Would suggest to stay at a bigger room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Closet missing. No cleaning service while staying.

    The hotel is great, staff is awesome, the size of the room is just enough. I stayed alone at a room for two and the space was just about fine. Bear in mind that there is no closet. I stayed for several days and they so not include cleaning while you are staying, so the hotel might be more focused for short stays. It's just in the corner of union square, great location. The taxi/uber cannot stop on powell street so they will drop/pick you on the corner... important if you have issues to move luggage by your own.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    no air conitioneer, no small fridge

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Valuable accommodation. Everything was clean and good for a short stay. There is no room service (or can be bought separately) but it is written in all materials

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The room was warm (even in December), no AC. Room cleaning additional fee (but this is stated).

    Great location, comfortable, clean. Modern room and bathroom.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    9.0
    It was a nice and comfortable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower heads

    The location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    8.0
    Minor issue, but it didn't ruin our trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My wife had to ask multiple times for a hair dryer and we kept being told it would get dropped off to the room. It ended up not coming in time for our trip to Sonoma, so she wasn't very happy about that. The whole trip was to celebrate our wedding anniversary and she wanted to do her hair for pictures, but we still had a nice time. Would stay here again, but bring your own hair dryer if needed

    Location was great and hotel felt clean and safe

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, staff wonderful. Coffee and tea in lobby!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No fridge or tea/coffee making facilities in the room. It wasn’t until our last night that we realized down stairs next to the lobby there was fresh coffee for everyone… we wish someone had told us sooner! If you want to do laundry, you have to go to their “sister hotel” down the road…. Very run down, budget hotel maybe called the Barthall. We had washing done fine but a bit annoying having to go into another hotel.

    Great location on Powell St. Easy to get the cable car to the warf or catch the trains anywhere. Clean and very modern. Staff were always nice and polite.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only minor complaint is that coffee ought to be available a bit earlier in the morning!

    Great hotel! Good value for money for the location and the room was very comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed my visit to this hotel and SF
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not far from the Tenderloin neighbourhood so you will see some homeless and maybe unfortunately what looks like drug taking on nearby streets. Although did not feel unsafe at any time.

    Central location close to Bart station for easy travel from SFO Airport. Close to bus and train stops for travel to all parts of SF. Room access key also allowed access to hotel. Many restaurants and cafes nearby.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed for 10 days and only got 1 freshen up. I was told my rate didn't include having the room cleaned....there was NO mention of this when I made the booking! There was no hot water in the Foyer lounge for my entire stay. The Rooms dont gave any Cupboards or drawers for clothing and living out of a suitcase becomes tiresom

    The staff were all friendly and helpful. Excellent location and the Cable car stops right outside the front.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    9.0
    Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fact that I have changed my booking to cut off one night. i am still waiting for the one night reimbursement from Booking.com

    For its location and very helpful front desk members in Tony & Pedro, I would give the property a good 5 star.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was like a hot box even in winter, luckily it had ceiling fan , no fridge

    location, decoration, cleanliness

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Space very small. Something wrong w toilet lights .. it goes off when in midst of shower . Is it motion sensor ? It happened twice in one night .

    Location , modern , compact .

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    8.0
    We recommend this
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They don’t have microwave, fridge and iron. And we can’t storage our bags if we arrive early at the airport for example.

    Great location (the best thing), clean and modern room (but small), price is good. We’d stay here again

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    9.0
    Think cramped but spotlessly clean!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Think cramped and clean! The room barely fits the bed and you have a little more room to move around once inside. There is a very small attached bathroom with a shower in it. But also think spotlessly clean and great location. We wanted to stay in the Union Square area that was close to the cable cars -- and all we had to do was walk out the front door and hop on a cable car. (NOTE: We were here in December, the off-season, and very few tourists to compete with. If you go during the busier summer months, you'll likely need to walk the three blocks down to the Powell Street cable car access point, still no big deal.) The room was very, very clean. However, no fridge or microwave. There is a hidden area down in the lobby where you can get coffee and some fruit. The towels given to us had no mat to lay outside the shower, so we had to use a hand towel. The price was very reasonable and my wife said to mention that she felt safe in the area and around the hotel. All good! Great place to stay if you want great access to anything in Union Square or down to Fisherman's Wharf.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small rooms.

    Very nice location. Clean Rooms.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    9.0
    It was a very good stay and a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and super clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    9.0
    Great location
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Centrally located to lots of good place for food. It was so easy to commute from SFO using the train to Powell Station and walking about 5mins to the hotel.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    9.0
    Unbeatable localization
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was a little small

    Localization

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    8.0
    Great value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There is no daily housekeeping, which is not bad, but a little bit surprising.

    The staff is friendly, there is free coffee and tea in the lobby 24/7, and the location is in the middle of downtown.

    Stayed in November 2023

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